County EMS workers honored for service to community

County EMS workers honored for service to community

Rockland County marked Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week with a special recognition ceremony for outstanding EMS workers in the county. The awards ceremony was held May 21 at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona. “Every day countless lives are saved by the hundreds of EMS providers in our community,” said County Executive Ed Day. […]

RAMAPO PD HOLDS AWARDS CEREMONY

RAMAPO PD HOLDS AWARDS CEREMONY

On May 24, 2017, Chief Weidel hosted the Annual Ramapo PD Awards Ceremony recognizing 42 members of the department, both officers and dispatchers, for performing outstanding police work. Awards were in five distinct categories: Meritorious 1st, Meritorious 2nd, Excellent Police Service, Honorable Service, and Lifesaving.  Incidents included a police response to a murder-suicide call involving […]

SCENES OF ROCKLAND: Heavenly Sunset

SCENES OF ROCKLAND: Heavenly Sunset

PHOTO BY MARY J D’URSO Is that a mere sunset or a glimpse into heaven? Local photographer Mary J. D’Urso captured this dazzling image of Wednesday night’s sunset at a North Rockland marina. The interplay of color, layers of scenery and unique cloud formations cause an otherworldly feel. D’Urso has captured plenty of amazing images over the […]

TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN DISPLAYS MILITARY TRIBUTE BANNERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY

TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN DISPLAYS MILITARY TRIBUTE BANNERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY

You may have seen pictures of military servicemen and women on banners around Clarkstown this Memorial Day weekend. The town is participating in a military tribute banner program designed to honor the veterans of participating communities all over the United States. Each banner features the photo of a local serviceman or woman and is sponsored […]